Examples of Wind Power to Learn From

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"EXAMPLE: UNIVERSITY of MAINE WIND POWER A DISMAL FAILURE?

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Conclusions

The huge difference between predicted and actual capacity factor would be disastrous for a commercial installation. Because this is for “teaching purposes” such a detail is apparently not that important. The capital cost and any operating costs in excess of power sales revenues will be recovered by additions to tuition charges.

U of M should find less expensive ways to educate students in all areas, not just wind power. Cost per university student in the US is already well over 2 times that of Europe, a real disadvantage."

EXAMPLE: BOLTON VALLEY SKI AREA WIND POWER A DISMAL FAILURE?

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Conclusions

It appears the Bolton Valley Ski Area made a mistake selecting a 100 kW wind turbine to reduce its power costs. The value of the revenue will be grossly insufficient to justify the project.

It seems the CEDF should do more due diligence before giving the people's money to such projects."

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1. site evaluation is a sub-industry unto itself